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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Trustees Sale.

VIZ HEREAS, on June %, 1882, John
w MCGOWAN and Mary MCGOWAN, his
wife, made q deed to q. b. Macfarlane.
trustee, recorded in book s, page 1913, OF
trust records of Audram county, Mo-, to
secure the payment of a certain note
therein described, by which they con-
situate, lying and being in the county Of
Audrain, state of Mo, to-wit: The un-
divided one fourth interest in n to the
southeast fourth Of the southeast quar-
ter of section two (2), in township fifty
(50), range nine (9), west, and also the
undivided one fourth interest In and to
the north half of the northwest fourth
of the northwest quarter of section
seven %, township fifty, range eight,
west. 1t is understood that the one
| fourth interest to the above lands hereby
| conveyed has been acquired as one of the
heirs of Patrick MCGOWAN, deceased.
| And whereas said note is unpaid and
| due; and whereas said trustee refuses
to act. Now. therefore, /, John w.
! Atchison, sheriff of Audrain county. No.,
| at the request of the holder of said note
| will, on
FRIDAY, JAN. 2fst, 1887,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock a. m. and
4 O'Clock p. m. of that day, at the east
front door of the court house, in the city
| of Mexico, county of A~udrain, State Of
Missouri, sell to the highest bidder, for
cash, said land to pay said note, inter-
| est and cost costs.
3s-tds JOHN w. ATCHISON,
Sheriff of Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Another Big Laugh.

Though the Golden Bell Comedy
Company was not greeted with as
large a house as they deserved last
night, those present were more than
delighted with the performance.
Most noticeable of last evenings
entertainment was the marvellous
dancing of Mr.. Pell, together with
his inimitable comedy work, while
Miss Pearls singing and the funny
business of Mr.. Colburt brought
down the house In response to an
encore, Miss Whitney sang "The
COWS are in the corn" The compa.
ny will appear again tonight in
'Nuldoon's Picnic"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Christian Church SOciable.

There will be a sociable at the
Christian church next Friday even
ing. Members of the congregation
together with those who have not yet
united with us and their families are
invited to attend. A lunch, donated
blythe Ladies' Aid Society, will be
served in the basement, beginning at
80 O'Clock. The object is for
members of the church to become
better acquainted with each other.
We greatly need more Christian
soclabilIty among Us. Come one,
come all. Expect a good time and
work for it and the meeting will be
a If you cannot stay but a
little while come anyway, seek new
acquaintance, enjoy a good lunch,
and do all you can to increase socia-
bility. Those who have agreed to
contribute provisions will send them
to the church by l o'clock Friday.
J. W. HIGBEE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
IL 1T 4 HAPPY FAMILY,

The Republicans are delighted with
the result of the Senatorial contest at
Albany. OF the three candidates
they pronounce Mr.. Hiscock the best
equipped for the position. Their
organs-notably the TribaRe-de-
rive additional satisfaction from the
thought that the selection of Mr..
Hiscock over the defeated aspirants
puts a stop to ''any bitterness the
present canvass might have engender.
ed" and finally sets at rest 1.-The old
faction feeling which obviously
sharpened the contest between Mr.
Miller and Mr.. Morton"
1t is unfortunate that the Repub.
licans did not discover Mr.. Hiscock's
superior qualifications for the posi-.
ton before they had given him only
II votes out of 90 through three
days voting and sixteen ballots. A
more prompt recognition of MI. His,
cocks merits would have prevented
suspicion that the Grand Old Party
would have been glad to elect an in.
ferior person to the Senatorship il
the "old faction feeling had moi
stood in the way.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

A sNIDE sheet is to be started in
Warren county in order to get the
county printing. Warren county has
a good newspaper-the Banner-witb
q fine general circulation. 1t APP
pears that some of the court house
officials differ in politics, or ideas,
from this paper, and now comes a
man with a scheme to pick up a few
dollars. He is going to start q paper
all printed in st. Louis, except one
page, which Is reserved for the coun.
~ printing. The paper is not intend
ed to advance tie interest of Warren.
ton or Warren county, but solely as
a speculation, at least, this is our in
formation. Ii these be the facts, the
citizens and officials of the county
should set down on the scheme al
once. Warren county can support
but n good English paper, and the
Banner is first-elass in every respect.
and should be protected by all who
appreciate a paper of this kind.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Sherpf's Sale.

DY virtue and authority of a general
ID execution issued from the Office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Au-
drain county, Missouri, returnable at
the January term, 1887, of said court,
and to me directed in favor of Whitney
& Holmes Organ Co., and against Jno.
Petit, l have levied upon and seized ell
the right, title, interest and claim Of
the said Jno. Petit of, In and to the fol-
lowing described real estate, to.wit
The northwe st quarter and the south
west fourth of the northeast quarter
of %, 81, z, also a strip 8 feet wide of
the north side Of the northeast l Of
southwest quarter %, 81, Z. All lying
and being in the said county, and Stats
of Missouri; and I will, on
Friday, the 2Sth day of January, A.
D., 1887,
between the hours of nine O'Clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the court
house door, in the city of Mexico, coun-
ty, aforesaid, sell the same, or so much
thereof as may be required, at public
vendue, to the highest bidder for cash
in hand, (subject to all prior liens and
judgments) to satisfy said execution
and costs. JOHN W. ATCHISON,
39-tds. Sheriff of Audrain Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
ADMINISTRATORS
PUBLIC SALE
On Wednesday, January Is, 1851

l WILL SELL, at public auction, TO
the highest bidder, at the late residence
of j. f. Whitley, l6 miles northeast Of
Mexico, and 5 miles southeast of Santa
Fe, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th,
1887, the following property, to-wit:
Nine head of high grade cows, 3 high
grade yearling heifers, z high grade
calves, one pediereed 2-year-old bull,
3 high grade extra 2-year-old steers, 10
head of hogs, / sorrel horse, l75 barrels
of corr IN crib, 375 shocks of corn, 2
ricks of hay, 2C0 bushels of ats. Coed
feed lot and plenty of water free to
those who buy the feed, a large lot Of
farming implements, 20 stands of bees,
Terms of Sale.-All sums under $40
cash over that amount, ten months
time, at ten per cent. interest, approved
security. SARAH II. WHITLEY,
Administrative.
J. J. y y y aTsH5soS' Auctioneers. 4o-td'
Twenty head of good 2-year-old steers
and some cows and calves will be Offer
ed at the same time aud place and at
the same terms.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
TRUSTEES SALE

EDWARD NJ. Jesse and Sarah E. Jesse
~ by their deed of trust, recorded in
book ", page IS, of record. in Office az
recorder for Audrain county, Missouri
or the oath day of Dec, 1883, conveyed
to d.. ID. Woodward, trustee
who has refused to act, the
real estate hereinafter describad
and r. L. Cnlbertson and Freddie a
Culbertson, by their deed of trust 70.
corded in book @, at page II of record.
in office of recorder forAudrain Co. Mo
on the Is day of January, 1881, convey,
to Jno. A. Guthrie, as trustee, who "a
fuses to act also,the real estate elm.
after described, to C the payment az
certain notes in said deeds of trusf
above referred to and described, and said
land so conveyed in said deeds of trust
siturte in Audrain county and described
in the first above named deed Of trust
as all that part Of the suth half of the
northeast quarter of section(3D thirtvs
one, township (51) %tfty-one, range IA
eight, west, that lies north of the W.
bash, st, Louis & Pacific r. r. Alsn
twenty acres the south half of ma
southwest fourth of the northwest
quarter, section l5) five, township IN
range (s) eight, and described in tia
second named deed of trust, as follows.
The south half of the northeast quar-
ter, section 81, township 81, containing
seventy-five acres, also twenty fMl
acres off of the south end of the west
half of the northwest q"arter, section
(5) five of township (50) ifty, and all in
range (S) eight, containing in all nine.
ty-ive acres, more or less. Now, at the
request of the holder of said notes.
Elizabeth J. Bradley, / will, on
Saturday, the 18th day of Jan.,A D.,
1887,
at the east front door of the court house
in the city of Mexico, Mo-, sell all said
land under both of said deeds of trust,
save and except all that part of the
south half of the northeast quarter, sec
81, 81, s.. lying south of the
Wabash & Pacific Railroad, (ths
above named trustees having re,
fused to act and is provided in said
deed if said trustees refuse Il
act then | may,) between the hours of
O'Clock D. m. and 5 O'Clock p!m. on sail
day, at public vendue, to pay said note
and the costs of executing this trust.
JNO. w. ATCHISON,
Acting Trustee and Sheriff
of Audrin Co., Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
lIPPINCOlTS.. IPPINCOlFS. .LIPPINWlTS
Trustees Sale.

. 'OAS
WHEREAS, on April lst, 1885, Thos.
w Able and Martha Able, his wife,
ma lie a deed to b. B. Tureman, trustee,
recorded in book w, page 354, of trust
records of Audraln county, Mo-. to Sc
cure the payment of a certain note
therein described, by which they convey
ed the following described real estate,
situate, lying and being in the county
of Audrain, State of Mo-, that is to say:
The east one-half O. of the northwest
fourth "a, and the west one-half 81 of
the northeast fourth "a of section eight
(S), township fifty-two (52), range seven
~, west of the fifth principal meridian,
and also the south half u of the south
west fourth. "a of section FIVE, township
tifty-two, range W and southwest
fourth Cd of southeast fourth of section
five l5), township fifty-two (52), range
seven 10, west, except nine acres In
southeast corner, containing in all 27l
acres. And, whereas, said note is un-
paid and due; a{ki, whereas, said trustee
refuses to act. Now, therefore, I, John
w. Atchison, sheriff of Audrain county,
Mo-, at the request of the holder of said
note will, on
Thursday, Feb. II, 1887,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock a. m. and
4 o'clock p. IN. of that day, at the cas-,
front door of the court house, in the
city of Mexico, county of Audrain, State
of Missouri, sell to the highest bidder,
for cash, said land to pay said note, in.
terest and costs.
42-tds. JOHN W. ATCHISON,
Sheriff of Audrain county, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

HARPER & TURNER, as will be seen
from our local columns, have sold q
half interest in their herd of short
horns to VIM. Sims, Jr., of this coun-
ty, who will, in the future. have
charge of the same. Sims comes OF
q stock-raising family and thoroughly
understands his business. He not
only knows how to forward the stock
breeding interests of the county but
knowing, acts promptly. Harper &
Turner Lave one Of the best bred and
most complete herds of short-horns
ever owned in the county, headed by
the celebrated bull, Kirklevington
Duke 18th. The sale just made
will prove beneficial to all parties
Dir. Sims understands the handling
OF blooded stock and will devote bis
entire time TO the same. Both Har,
per & Turner are devoted to stock
raising and think the ucc of farm.
ing in Missouri depends, to a great
extent, on the proper breeding Of
stock. Harper & Turner, in the
future. will have more time to devote
to their mercantile business. Mr.
Sims win devote his entire time to the
stock. ALI parties concerned will be-
benefited.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Trustees Sale.

WHEREAS, on October 10th, 1854,
w Nelson +. Bush, and his wife, Msr-
tina Bush, made a deed to ii. A. Kick
etts, trustee, recorded in book V. page
1893, of trust records of Audraln county,
Mo, to secure the payment OF q cer.
tain note therein described, by which
they conveyed the following described
real estate, situate, lying and being IN
the county of Audrain, State OF MIS-.
souri,, to-wit:
The west half of the northwest Qusf.
ter and the northeast quarter ofitne
n rthwest quarter of section twenty
k20) township ifty-two, (52) range se'.
en-, a., Ardrain county, Missouri.
And whereas said note is unpaid anu
due and whereas said trustee refnsss
TO act. Now, therefore, j, john "
Atchlson, Sheriff of Audrain county,
Mo, at the request of the holder Oh
said note, will, on
/ Monday, February l4th, 1887,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock q. np
and 4 O'Clock p. IN, of that day, at the
east front door of the Court House ~
the city Of Mexico, county of Audraln,
State of Missouri, sell 10 the higncs,
bidder, for cash, said land to pay ssn
note, interest aud costs.
40tds JOHN w. ATCHlS0N,
Sheriff Of .Audrain County, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
On Wednesday, February 9.

I will sell at public sale, 2 miles east
of Mexico, az the forks of the Louisiana
and Hannibal dirt road, on WEDNES-
DAY, FEB'Y 9, 1887, the following
property, viz:
Two No. l good mares in foal, 4 good
work mules. 3 good milk cows, l good
jersey COW, 5 good calves, 4 hogs, .
two horse wagons, l buggy, / Farm
ers Friend" corr planter, 3"New De-
partute" cultivators, 2 breaking plows
} sets of harness, and other farmin Z
implements, household and kitchen
furniture. &c.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of s. and
under, cash; over that amount a credit
of 9 months with s per cent. interest,
with approved security.
A. NJ. TRIMBLE.
j. 7. JOHNSON, Auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Administrators Notice.

HAVE this day taken charge OF the
estate of John Doyle, deceased, for the
purpose of administering the same.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required TO exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator
within one year after the date, or they
may be precluded from any benefit OF
such estate, and if such claims be not
exhibited within two year from this
date they will be forever barred.
This 18th day of jan, 1887.
42-4t WARREN B, McINTIE.
Pub. Ad. Audrain CO., Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

DEMOCRATS who have the good OF
Mexico at heart should realize that
apathy on the day of the primaries
for city election cannot be a attained
for by any amount of zeal on election
day or at any other time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

CRIMINAL prosecution should never
be brought TO crafty any prejudice.
From what we can learn, "Uncle
Timothy Ruane," of Laddonia, on &C.
count of a prejudice, had the sons of
Frank Akridge brought to Mexico
and charged with law breaking, for
which there was not even the shad-
dow of proof. All such prosecutions
cost the taxpayers money and should
be avoided.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
j. A. Potts, J. II. Sallee, the Union

j. A. Potts, J. H. Sallee, the Union
Literary Society, j. Med. Trimble,
and the LEDGER, offer medals in our
public schools. J. II. Sallee gives
one for the best drawing, j. A,
Potts for the best essay on the sub
ject of agriculture as an occupa.
tion," Union Literary Society for the
best declaration, j. Med. Trlmble
for the best essay, and the LEDGER
for the second best declaration. Mr..
Sallee's medal q be competed for by
any Of the scholars from No. / to the
High school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

A A of giant powder in a train
on the Missouri Pacific track, at Fort
Scott, exploded while running at
full speed. Twenty-six cars were
wrecked, and Scott Hooker, a brake
man, killed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Dissolution of Copartnership.

IN Jan. LIST, 1887, the partnership
" between j. d. Morris & Co. was dis
olved by mutual consent, PHI. CAN'T hav-
ing bought out r. L. Morris and E. R.
Locke. The business of the old firm will
be settled by Morris s. CAN'T. They wish
to say to those indebted to the house to
call and settled as the sold business
must be settled.
Morris & CAN'T propose TO sell goods
as close as any house in this county to
cash and short time buyers. 42-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

EVERY taxpayer in the county
contributes to a poor fund. Audraln
county has one of the best managed
poor farms in the state. Our idea
is that many who claim to be suffer.
ing nigh unto death can get relief in
this direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

Rev. j. @. ARMSTRONG has decided
to accept the call at Westport, Mo.
There will be preaching at the Next
co Baptist church next Sunday and
every Sunday in the future. Ar
engagements are being made now to
fill the pulpit regularly with the best
talent that can be secured.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

JUDGE Z. III. HUGHES is holding
his second term of court. He is
prompt, efficient and gives general
satisfaction. He has the respect and
confidence of the entire bar of the
district.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Partnership Dissolved.

THE co-partnership known as IL.
Frank & Co. is Dissolved by mutual
consent. All accounts due to said firm
will be collected by J, steinman & Co.
II. France,
j. STEINMAS.
CHAs. PgocKSow.
The business will be condHei ed at the
old stand by Steinman 4 Co.
Mexico, Mo-, Jan. "a, 1887. 42-4t.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

II the people of Audrain county
favored prohibition they would send
a prohibitionist to the legislature.
Unless the people favor prohibition
they cannot consistently favor sub
mission, which is a step in that direc-
ton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

As will be seen from our court
reports, in another column, the grand
jury to-day returned an indictment
against WIN. Bybee of murder in the
first degree.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Jefferson City Branch.

FTOIl INt JtTtTSOn CIIy IfIDUIlt.
Nearly all railroads ticket "children
under II years at half price" But
the C.. & A. branch road is so slow
a boy ticketed through from Cedar
City to Mexico has to pay full fare
before he reaches his destination.
An instance is given where an anxious
mamma asked Conductor Betz for
1.-The loan of his scissors until she let
the hem out of her boys trousers
legs
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

THE palmistry craze has struck
Jefferson City. Great interest is
taken at present in good hands. A
full hand is said to indicate an in
crease of wealth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

The Mexico LEDGER is opposed to
submission because we are opposed
to prohibition. Submission is the
first step toward prohibition. No
man who is not in favor of prohibit
ton should take the first step in that
direction.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

A FAVORABLE report will be made
by the Judiciary committee of the
Senate at Jefferson City on the bill
creating a court of appeals for
Springfield.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

Al Robinson will sell at public sale,
at the old Keep farm, 5 miles west
of Mexico, all of his farming utensils
and some household goods. Day OF
sale-Thursday, Feb. 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

THE City Council should be very
careful about setting precedents.
What eve they concede to one man
they should grant to the public at
large.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

WHEN the question arises about
a new opera house, we are always
asked, ''where can another Ab. be
secured?" We give it up
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
CONSUMPTION

which Is ScrOfUla Of the lungs. is ar-
-csted and cured by tins remedy, ii taken be-
fore the hast stages of the disease are reached.
From its marvellous power over this terribly
-atai disease, when first offering this now
hougI4t seriously of calling it his "COE-
iufapcioa EUre,'' but abandoned that
rom lis wonderful combination of tonic, or
strengthening, Alternative, or blood-cicansing
lnti-Dilious, pcctoral, and nutritiyc proper
les, is u~ncqualed, not only ms n remedy for
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

EVERY persoa who is in favor of
prohibition should be red hot for
submission.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

EVERY farmer in the county should
take an interest in the Combination
Horse Sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Cured By Using

two bottles of Ayers Cherry Pectoral. l
am now in perfect health, and able TO
resume business, after having been pro-
nouueed incurable with Consumption
S. z. Henderson, S~aulsburgh, Penn.
For years / was in a decline. I had
weak lungs, and suffered from Bronchitis
and Catarrli. Ayers Cherry Pectorai re-
stored me TO health, and | have been for IL
long time comparatively vigorous. In
case of a sudden cold | always resort to
the Pectoral, and find speedy relief
Edward L. Curtis, Rutland, Vt.
Two wears ago | suffered from a severe
Bronchitis. Tie physician attending me
became fearful that the disease would ter
inmate in Pneumonia. After trying yari-
Gus snedicines, without benefit, he finally
prescribed Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which
relieved ne at once. | continued to take
this medicine a short time, and was cured.
Ernest Cotton, ~Logansport, Ind.
Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL,
Prepared by DIR. &c. Aver & Co, Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; sx bottles, 81.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Without Relief,

| tried Ayers Cherry Peetoral. 1t helped
me Immediately, aud effected II speedy
eure.-G. stoveall, NJ. D., carrollton, Miss.
Ayers Cherry Pcetoral Is decidedly the
best remedy, within my knowledge, for
chronic sr6Hchitis. and all lung diseases.
Nj. \. Rust, NJ. D., South Paris, Me.
was attacked, last winter, with a severe
Cold. which, from exposure, grew worse
and finally settled On my Lungs. by
night sweatsL | was reduced almost TO IL
skeleton. Ny Cough was incessant. and |
frequently spit blood. My physician told
me 70 give up business, or | would not
live a month. After taking various RENEE
dies without relief, | was finally
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27

SEvENTY-FIvE thousand dollars will
put a big tobacco factory in Mexico.
If managed like the Tinsley Tobacco
Company, of Louisians, it will pay
105 per cent. 1t looks as though
Mexico might have such an enter
prise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Day and Night

During an acute attack Of Bronchitis, q
ceaseless tickling IN, the throat, and an
exhausting, dry, hacking cough, afiiiet
tie sufferer Sleep Is banished, and great
prostratlon follows. This disease is also
attended with iIoarseness, aud sometimes
Loss Of Voice. 1t is liable to become
chronic, involve the lungs, and terminate
fatally. Ayers Cherry Pectcral affords
speedy relief and cure IN eases of Bron-
ehitis. 1t controls the disposition to
cough, and induces refreshing sleep.
| have been q practicing physician for
tweiity-four wears, aud, for the past
twelve, have suffered from annual attacks
of Bronchitis. After eXhausting all the
Usual remedies
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Administratrix's Notice.

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
N Notice is hereby given that 1, as ~
ministrator If the estate OF ns s.,s
Stark, deceased, will, at the Jsnssss
term, 1887, of the Audrain ffossdI
Court make my final settlement an
ministrator Of said estate
w. b. MCINTIRE,.
Administrstof;
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
Administrators Notice.

| HAVE this day taken charge OF
the estate of A. Laid, deceased, for the
purpose of administering the same.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit them
for allowance to the administrator with
IN n year after the date, or they may
be precluded from any benefit of such
estate, and ifsuch claims be not exhib.
tied within two years from this date
they will be forever barred.
This 18th day of Jan, 1857.
WARREN B. MCINTYRE,
42-4t. Pub. Ad. Audrain Co, Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-01-27
T T OOD DEPT.

9 and 10-4 Sheetings, Bleach and Brown
Muslins, Tickings, Shlrtings, Ginghams
and Prints.
Having purchased these goods before
the great advance, we are in conditiont
give our trade some very low prices. Buy
your cotton goods TO- and save money.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT..
rs Ladies' and Children's Cloaks to be
sold at just half price, regardless of
cost. All fresh, new goods; no old
stock to clean up. Come and get the
pick of the stock.
BOOT AND SHOE DEPT.
Big cut on prices of heavy Boots and
Shoes, and also on Rubber goods.
Come and examine goods and prices.